By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-26 10:16:40 | Updated at 2025-03-29 13:03:16
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Transport for London will ban all non-folding e-bikes across most of its network this week to ensure passenger and staff safety, with Mayor Sadiq Khan backing the new rules.
The decision follows a comprehensive safety review conducted with London Fire Brigade after several incidents where non-foldable e-bikes caught fire on London's transport system.
While most e-bikes are safe, TfL has determined that the risk requires action to protect customers using the capital's transport services.
The ban, which comes into action from March 31, 2025, will affect the Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line and DLR services.
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Sadiq Khan has praised the plans to ban e-scooters on the TfL network
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Non-folding bikes are already prohibited on buses and trams, and no e-bikes are allowed on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
However, non-foldable e-bikes will still be permitted on the Woolwich Ferry, river services, coach services, and the upcoming Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Shuttle Service opening on April 7. Foldable e-bikes are not affected by the ban.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: "The safety of Londoners is my top priority and, while most e-bikes are safe, there have been a small number of incidents where non-foldable e-bikes have caught fire on the transport system, which have caused me great concern.
"This is why, following a comprehensive review of the safety of e-bikes, TfL is banning all non-folding e-bikes on tube and rail services.
"I have asked TfL to continue to work with Government and partners to improve e-bike safety as we build a safer London for everyone."
